Head of Cyber & Information Security Oversight (SVP)

The Security Executive Council; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 225,000 - 337,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical care

401K retirement savings plan

Educational support programs

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Clifton, NJ, is seeking a Head of Cyber & Information Security Oversight. In this senior role, the candidate will manage the Cybersecurity Risk Oversight function, guide strategic cybersecurity initiatives, and work closely with regulatory bodies. Essential qualifications include 15 years of industry experience, strong communication skills, and an advanced degree in technology or cybersecurity. The position offers a competitive salary range of $225,000 to $337,500 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in financial or technology sectors.
• At least 5 years in executive roles as a CISO or equivalent.
• Proficient in first line cybersecurity operations.

Responsibilities

• Establish Cybersecurity Risk Oversight function.
• Serve as a risk advisor to the Global CISO function.
• Develop risk reports tailored to business needs.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Technical translation

Regulatory exam experience

Mentorship

Education

Advanced degree in technology/cyber discipline

CISSP certification

Tools

Industry risk frameworks (FFIEC, NIST)

Job description

Head of Cyber & Information Security Oversight (SVP)

Organization: State Street

Location: Clifton, NJ

Description

About the job

SVP, Head of Cyber & Information Security Oversight Why this role is important to us Enterprise Technology Risk Management (ETRM) is responsible for thought leadership, oversight, monitoring, and advisement around the discovery and remediation of Cyber and Technology Risks across the enterprise. ETRM plays an important role in the overall success of the organization, and our mission is to establish a world class Technology Risk Management program that aligns business and technology risk to enable effective decision making. The organization is going through a significant transformation, and you will lead key cyber risk assessments on material projects and ensure the identified risks are being prudently managed. This position will also include providing thought leadership and support to both your peers in ETRM and your stakeholders in the business and corporate areas. You will need to periodically participate in meetings with our key regulators and provide support and advice to your stakeholders during regulatory exams and regulatory finding validations.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Establish and Operate the global Cybersecurity Risk Oversight function in ETRM.
• Be a risk advisor and challenge function to the State Street Global CISO function and program.
• Establish State Street’s Cyber Risk Appetite, with corresponding policies and Metrics and thresholds, reporting breaches, escalating exceptions and challenging risk acceptances and provide guidance on improving the risk position to support the business
• Be an acknowledged thought leader in the industry, with a strong understanding of attributes of an effective Cybersecurity program at peer organizations
• Establish an analytics capability to provide cyber risk insights, leveraging AI for greater effectiveness
• Develop risk reports customized to the business needs of legal entities and regions to drive risk reduction in a cost-effective way.
• Lead or co-Chair various senior governance forums like the Cybersecurity Risk Committee and the Vulnerability Governance Forum that manage Cybersecurity risk to State Street
• Communicate and drive effective implementation of ETRM risk management policies, framework, tools, guidelines and standards across the business ensuring cyber risks are identified and managed effectively.
• Ensuring cyber risks and non-compliance with internal and external standards are proactively identified, prudently managed, and effectively challenged
• Identifying/assessing/controlling/monitoring risks and supporting FLOD in planning/executing controls and additional compensating controls
• Review and challenge the first line cyber controls assurance program and the constituent cyber processes
• Provide challenge to the EVPs leading the Cyber Enterprise Processes and foster deeper and integrated FLOD/SLOD relationships and embedded, proactive risk management
• Advise FLOD in prioritization of risks, risk initiatives, risk mitigation alternatives
• Lead second line regulatory interaction for Cyber Risk with regulators, including the FCA/PRA, HKMA, MAS, APRA and ECB, including resolution of issues and concerns
• Be a thought leader for managing emerging Cybersecurity risks to provide credible risk management guidance to the regulators
• Collaborate with and support regional) and Business Unit Risk Management peers in matters related to cyber and information security risks
• Develop and deliver the ETRM Cybersecurity annual Book of Work (risk assessments, continuous monitoring, issues management and reporting) through the established risk leads within the team while leveraging the ETRM India GCC.
• Coordinate across multiple risk types in Operational Risk Management, like Data Risk, Fraud and Third-Party Risk programs. Utilize available Enterprise Risk and Operational risk management tools (NBPRA, MRI, RCSA, KRI’s, Incident data, Loss event data) in conjunction with other environmental changes to proactively monitor the control environment and identify and address potential weaknesses and/or gaps in a timely manner
• Keep abreast of new products, services, technologies and applications as well as their respective impact on the organization’s risk profile

What We Value

• Strong ability to collaborate effectively
• This position requires interacting with “C” level suite, so superior communication, interpersonal, negotiation, presentation and intergroup skills are critical for success
• The ability to translate technical issues into risk terms that business can understand is necessary
• Experience with regulatory exams and responses is strongly desired
• Being an effective mentor and coach
• Ability to be a strong voice for review and challenge while continuing to maintain positive relationships with business stakeholders
• An ability to be a leader within their team, as well as being a leader amongst your peers

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the financial, and or technology industries, with at least 5 years in executive roles as a CISO, Deputy CISO or equivalent in a G-SIB
• Advanced degree or undergraduate degree in technology / cyber disciple or equivalent
• Experience in first line cybersecurity operations
• CISSP or equivalent is required
• Working knowledge of industry and regulatory risk and control standards and frameworks such as FFIEC, DORA, NIST-CSF, 800-53, COBIT, CCM, and MITRE ATT&CK is expected

Compensation

Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Salary Range: $225,000 - $337,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans. For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.

Are you the right candidate? Yes!